Eye-Opening Observations About Today’s Job Market

Not long ago, I went to a job fair, and what I experienced raised more questions than solutions regarding our education system, career advice, and job seekers' attitudes.?

Here are my key takeaways—brace yourselves, some of these might be hard truths:

Depth Over Breadth is Missing: Many candidates have taken multiple specialized courses but lack expertise in even one area. It’s like trying to be a "Swiss Army knife" in a world that values a "scalpel." Depth and mastery are being sacrificed for shallow versatility.

The Blind Leading the Blind: Many job seekers follow random advice like "do this course, pursue that path," often in fields where job opportunities are scarce. Who’s guiding them, and do they even understand the job market themselves?

MS Abroad as an Escape Plan: I met several parents who are pushing their children to pursue MS abroad—not for the value of education, but because their kids couldn’t land decent jobs in India. Are we prioritizing "foreign degrees" over real employability?

The Geography Dilemma: Many parents won’t let their children take jobs in their native states because they want them close by—yet they’re perfectly fine with sending them to the US or UK. Is this about opportunity, prestige, or convenience?

The Post-Graduation Fog: So many graduates and engineers are clueless about what to do after finishing their degrees. Isn’t this a failure of our education system, which doesn’t prepare students for real-world challenges?

The Job-Hopping Fever: A lot of candidates want to switch jobs within a year, expecting significant salary hikes without proving their worth. Is this entitlement or just a lack of guidance about career growth?

The Reluctance to Invest: Many parents discourage their children from spending on specialized courses, viewing them as unnecessary expenses. On the flip side, students themselves often prefer free or low-cost LMS platforms, expecting them to do the magic. Are we undervaluing real skill-building?

Money Over Industry Learning: Too many students prioritize earning money right away instead of entering the industry and gaining meaningful experience. This short-term mindset might be costing them in the long run.

The Comparison Trap: Both parents and students are preoccupied with measuring themselves against others, fixating on who earns more or achieves success more quickly. This harmful competition for wealth is destroying uniqueness and enthusiasm.?

My Perspective:

These insights underscore more profound problems in our education system, societal norms, and career development. Rather than pursuing certifications, international diplomas, or immediate salaries, we should inquire:?

• Are we assisting our young people in constructing significant careers??
• Are we providing them with the proper skills and attitude for the future??
• Are parents supporting or unknowingly obstructing their children's development??

It’s time for difficult discussions and significant transformations. Let’s move away from viewing education as merely a checkbox and prioritize genuine learning, tangible skills, and authentic careers.?

What are your thoughts? Are these findings legitimate? Or am I being overly critical? Let’s initiate a dialogue on how we can improve.